2013 Park Advocacy Conference: Our Park…Our Community

Saturday, March 9, 2013
from
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Please join the Chicago Park District and Friends of the Parks as we focus on community engagement in the parks.

Providing an opportunity for park advisory councils (PACs) to network with PACs across the city in hopes of leveraging best practices and building relationships. The Chicago Park District, Friends of the Parks, and community representatives will be conducting interactive discussions on fundraising, navigating the park district, engaging youth and more! Followed by a panel to share ideas, successes and plans for park safety this summer.

Providing an opportunity for park advisory councils (PACs) to network with PACs across the city in hopes of leveraging best practices and building relationships. The Chicago Park District, Friends of the Parks, and community representatives will be conducting interactive discussions on fundraising, navigating the park district, engaging youth and more! Followed by a panel to share ideas, successes and plans for park safety this summer.

The Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks, to expand your horizons by registering for one of our thousands of programs offered throughout our 260 field houses, to get a great workout indoors at one of our state-of-the-art fitness centers, or outdoors along Lake Michigan’s 26 miles of pristine lakefront, or enjoy nature with a peaceful visit.